Strong, light with much flexability. For outdoor, macro and some product work just perfect.This tripod give you lots of alternatives.

Cons:

well, nothing I gues...

I use with Off-Set Ball Head Gitzo G1275M and this combo is really awesome, Gitzo Explorer G 2220 replaced my Manfrotto 190 and i never look back, specialy for vertical compositions work better ,is maybe a litle too cold in winter but is not a big deal... I love it...